Rivers Notes Quiz

What is the shape of the longitudinal profile of a stream as noted in the image?

• Convex-upward curve

• Straight line

• Concave-downward curve

• Concave-upward curve

According to the diagram, where is the steeper gradient found in a stream's longitudinal profile?

• At the mouth

• In the middle section

• At the head (source area)

• Gradient is uniform throughout

Where is the gentler gradient located in the stream's longitudinal profile as shown in the diagram?

• At the head (source area)

• In the middle section

• At the mouth

• Gradient is uniform throughout

What happens to the stream velocity as the slope becomes steeper?

• The stream velocity decreases.

• The stream velocity remains constant.

• The stream velocity increases.

• The stream velocity is not affected by the slope.

What is the relationship between the slope of the land and the stream velocity as the slope becomes gentler?

• The stream velocity increases.

• The stream velocity remains constant.

• The stream velocity decreases.

• The stream velocity is not related to the slope of the land.

Which image represents the earliest stage of stream development?

Which image shows a stream with well-developed meanders?

Identify the image that depicts a stream with a mature valley and floodplain.

Which stage of stream development is characterized by downcutting towards the base level, as shown in one of the images?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a characteristic movement of a young stream?

• Moves at low velocity

• Moves at moderate velocity

• Moves at high velocity

• Does not move